Associate or Full Professor in Economics
About the role
The Northwestern University Department of Economics anticipates filling a full-time opening at the rank of Associate or Full Professor beginning September 1, 2027. The primary focus of the search is in Applied Microeconomics or Macroeconomics.
Responsibilities
- Teaching
- Research
- Advising graduate students
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Economics or related field by the start date
- Outstanding research record
- Excellent recommendations
- Demonstrated teaching ability
Pay
This is an open rank search with a nine-month academic appointment. The expected base pay range by rank is as follows:
- Associate Professor: $250,000 - $325,000
- Professor: $325,000 - $500,000
This range does not include summer salary and is subject to negotiation. The final pay offered will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, internal comparators, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Paid medical, sick, and parental leave
- Tuition benefits for the employee and dependents
- Pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care
- Generous retirement savings options
- Wellness programs
For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit Northwestern Benefits.
Application deadline: November 15, 2026. For questions, contact Christy Bullion at econ@northwestern.edu.